Economic News
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Warm weather helps lift UK retail sales
Friday 25 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales rose by more-than-expected in March, official data showed on Friday, fuelled by the sunny weather. Read More
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Consumer confidence weakens as economic fears grow
Friday 25 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence softened notably in April, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as concerns about the health of the economy mounted. Read More
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UK private sector contracts as tariffs send PMI to 29-month low
Wednesday 23 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - Private sector activity in the UK declined in April for the first time in 18 months, as the downturn in manufacturing worsened and the services sector unexpectedly contracted. Read More
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UK public-sector borrowing rises more than expected
Wednesday 23 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - Public sector borrowing in the UK rose more than expected last month, marking the third-highest March borrowing since records began in 1993. Read More
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ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points, as expected
Thursday 17 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points, as expected. Read More
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Fund managers' recession expectations rise amid tariff war - BofA
Wednesday 16 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - A growing number of fund managers is expecting a recession this year as Trump's tariff war takes its toll. Read More
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UK inflation slows more than expected in March
Wednesday 16 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in the year to March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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Oil prices slip as IEA cuts demand growth forecast
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) significantly reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth, citing mounting economic headwinds and... Read More
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Eurozone industrial production accelerates in February
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production in the euro area rose by 1.1% in February compared with the prior month, according to fresh data from Eurostat on Tuesday. Read More
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Beijing tells Chinese airlines to halt Boeing deliveries
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - China has instructed its domestic airlines to halt deliveries of Boeing aircraft and suspend purchases of US-made aviation equipment and parts, it emerged on Tuesday, deepening a wi... Read More
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UK unemployment rate steady, wage growth remains high
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate was steady in February, while wage growth remained high, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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Tuesday newspaper round-up: UK business confidence, Nvidia, Vistry
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK business confidence has fallen to the lowest level for more than two years amid growing concern over tax rises and Donald Trump's escalating trade war, according to a survey. Hig... Read More
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Tuesday newspaper round-up: UK business confidence, Nvidia, Vistry
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK business confidence has fallen to the lowest level for more than two years amid growing concern over tax rises and Donald Trump's escalating trade war, according to a survey. Hig... Read More
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UK retailers see 'green shoots' as sales grow in March
Tuesday 15 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK shop sales were higher in March compared with last year, according to data out on Tuesday from the British Retail Consortium, which pointed to "green shoots" for retailers despit... Read More
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UK MPs recalled to debate seizure of British Steel
Friday 11 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK lawmakers will hold a rare emergency parliamentary session on Saturday to take control of British Steel and stop its Chinese owner closing the Scunthorpe plant in a move that cou... Read More
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Europe midday: Stoxx treads water as China retaliates in trade war
Friday 11 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - European shares gave up early gains as China lifted tariffs on US imports to 125% at the end of a turbulent week, driven by President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies. Read More
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UK economy grows more than expected in February
Friday 11 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew more than expected in February, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK retail footfall slides in March - BRC
Friday 11 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK retail footfall tumbled in March, industry data showed on Friday, after the late timing of Easter weighed heavily on the high street. Read More
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Nikhil Rathi reappointed as chief executive of FCA
Thursday 10 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Chancellor said on Thursday that Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority for a second term. Read More
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UK house market slows in March - Rics
Thursday 10 Apr 2025
(Sharecast News) - Activity across the UK housing market slowed last month, an industry survey showed on Thursday, as price growth flattened out and new buyer demand slowed. Read More
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